Carolina Panthers offensive line coach John Matsko was promoted to running game coordinator Friday, Feb. 26. Assistant offensive line coach Ray Brown is moving to offensive line coach. Head coach Ron Rivera said all of his returning assistant coaches have received two-year contract extensions.

Jason La Canfora, of the Washington Post, reports retired OL Ray Brown said he is "leaving all options open" about joining the organization in some capacity, but is currently involved with other projects.

Tim Booth, of the Associated Press, reports Washington Redskins OG Ray Brown has retired from the NFL. Brown said, "This is it. Unless there's some flag football somewhere. I'm not going to hit anybody." The 43-year old lineman retired after 272 games and 20 years in the league. He played for five separate teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, and made one Pro Bowl appearance in 2001.